Braces Specialist Dentist in Gurgaon | Expert Orthodontist Care
Crooked teeth, an overbite, or a crowded smile deserves more than a general dentist who fits braces on the side. At Cusp Dental in Gurgaon, our braces specialist dentist team holds an MDS in Orthodontics, the degree that trains a dentist specifically in tooth movement and bite correction. Dr. Sombir Singh and Dr. Rijul Agarwal bring a combined 33 years of orthodontic experience and have treated over 10,000 cases, from mild spacing to complex jaw growth concerns. Whether you’re a teenager starting your first set of braces or an adult finally fixing a smile you’ve put off for years, our team builds a treatment path around your bite, not a generic protocol.
Who is a Braces Specialist?
A braces specialist, more accurately called an orthodontist, is a dentist who completed additional postgraduate training focused entirely on tooth movement, jaw alignment, and bite mechanics. This is different from a general dentist who took a short course on placing braces. The MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is a three-year specialty degree earned after BDS, involving supervised clinical practice on hundreds of cases before a dentist treats patients independently.
Experience matters just as much as the degree. An orthodontist treating braces cases every day, not as an occasional add-on to fillings and cleanings, develops a trained eye for how teeth respond to pressure over time. This is why seeing a genuine specialist changes the outcome of your treatment. A trained orthodontist can often finish cases faster, catch complications like root resorption early, and adjust the plan mid-course when teeth aren’t moving as expected. A general dentist without this training usually sticks to the same fixed schedule no matter how a patient’s teeth are actually moving. If your teeth are shifting slower than expected, that gap often doesn’t get caught until months later.
Types of Braces Available
Traditional Metal Braces
Stainless steel brackets and wires, the classic setup most people picture when they hear “braces.” It’s still the workhorse option for genuinely difficult cases, severe crowding, big gaps, bites that need real correction, and it costs the least of the four. The catch is obvious the moment you smile: everyone can see the metal.
Ceramic/Aesthetic Braces
Same mechanics as metal, but the brackets are tooth-colored instead of silver. From a few feet away most people won’t clock that you’re wearing braces at all. That’s the entire appeal, and it’s why a good chunk of our adult patients pick this over metal despite the higher price tag.
Lingual Braces
These go behind your teeth instead of in front, so nobody sees them at all, not even up close. The trade-off is technical: an orthodontist has to place and adjust them without a direct line of sight, which takes more skill and more chair time. Naturally, this is the priciest of the three fixed options.
Clear Aligners/Invisalign
For milder cases, removable clear trays can do the job without any metal or wires touching your teeth. Severe crowding or a complicated bite usually calls for fixed braces instead, but if your case is mild to moderate, aligners are worth a look. Our Invisalign in Gurgaon page breaks down whether you’d qualify.
Braces Treatment Process
Getting braces at Cusp Dental follows a structured path designed to keep you informed at every stage.
- Initial orthodontic assessment. Dr. Singh or Dr. Agarwal takes a first look at your teeth, jaw, and bite to figure out what’s actually going on.
- X-rays and impressions. These map out your tooth roots, jawbone, and exact tooth positions before anything is decided.
- Treatment plan presentation. You’ll walk through the recommended braces type, roughly how long it’ll take, and what it costs, before you agree to anything.
- Braces placement. Brackets get bonded and the first wire goes in. Plan for 60 to 90 minutes in the chair.
- Monthly adjustments. Every 4 to 6 weeks, you’re back so the wires can be tightened and swapped as your teeth move.
- Once brackets come off, retainers take over, holding teeth steady while the bone around them settles into place.
- Retention phase. Full-time wear for a few months, then nights only for a year or longer. Skip this and teeth have a way of drifting right back.
Why Choose Our Braces Specialist?
Cusp Dental’s orthodontic team is led by Dr. Sombir Singh, an Ex-PGI Chandigarh orthodontist with an MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and 18 years of clinical experience, alongside Dr. Rijul Agarwal, an Ex-AIIMS Delhi graduate with 15 years in the field. Together they’ve treated over 10,000 braces cases, with an average treatment time of 6 to 15 months and a 99% patient satisfaction rate. The team is known for handling high esthetic demands, mouth breathing corrections, TMD (jaw joint disorders), and jaw growth issues in growing patients, cases many general clinics tend to refer out rather than treat in-house.
Cost of Braces Treatment
Braces treatment at Cusp Dental starts at ₹40,000, with the final cost depending on the type of braces and complexity of your case.
- Metal braces: ₹40,000 to ₹80,000
- Ceramic braces: ₹80,000 to ₹1,20,000
- Lingual braces: ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,50,000
The price covers your first assessment and X-rays, the placement appointment, and every adjustment visit after that, usually 24 to 30 of them before you’re done, plus your final retainers. Nothing gets billed separately later. If paying it all upfront isn’t ideal, we also run 0% interest EMI plans, so the cost gets split into monthly payments instead.
Ready to Start Your Braces Journey?
Book a consultation with Dr. Sombir Singh or Dr. Rijul Agarwal at Cusp Dental, Gurgaon, and walk out with a treatment plan built around your actual bite, not a generic template. Over 10,000 cases treated, EMI starting at ₹40,000, and a team that’s seen your case before, even if it doesn’t feel that way. Call us or book online today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should I start braces?
Most orthodontists recommend an initial checkup by age 7, though actual braces placement usually begins between ages 11 and 14. Adults can start at any age too.
How long does braces treatment take?
Treatment typically runs 6 to 15 months at Cusp Dental, depending on how much correction your teeth and bite need.
Do braces hurt?
Expect some soreness for the first 2 to 3 days after placement, and again after each adjustment. A regular painkiller usually takes care of it.
Can I play sports with braces?
Yes, just get a mouthguard fitted over the brackets first, your orthodontist can sort this out for you.
Can I eat normally with braces?
Pretty much, though nuts, caramel, and anything hard or sticky are worth skipping since they tend to snap brackets off.
How often do I need appointments?
Roughly every 4 to 6 weeks for the duration of treatment.
What's the difference between braces and Invisalign?
Braces are bonded on and stay put; Invisalign is a set of removable trays. Complex bites usually need braces, while milder cases can often get by with aligners.
Will I need retainers after braces?
Yes, retainers are essential. Teeth naturally drift back without them, so wearing yours as instructed protects your finished result.
What if something breaks?
Call the clinic right away. A loose bracket or poking wire is common and can usually be fixed same-day or next appointment.
Can adults get braces?
Definitely. A growing share of our patients are adults, and braces work just as effectively on adult teeth as they do on a teenager’s.
